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Amelia Gene's, Memphis, TN

Amelia Gene's

4.8 (623)
$31 to $50
American
255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
Amelia Gene’s, Downtown’s finest dining experience, welcomes a contemporary, globally inspired palate artfully designed to impress. Fine wines, classic cocktails, proper bites, and a can’t-miss cheese cart transport diners through a culinary journey with distinct hospitality that can only be found in this state-of-the-art, reclaimed space in Downtown Memphis.

Our menu emphasizes seasonality and a dedication to ingredient-driven preparations. Our Chef's culinary philosophy is characterized by restraint, allowing the innate qualities of the ingredients to eloquently express themselves. Our establishment is located adjacent to the Caption by Hyatt Hotel.

We are proud to offer an extensive wine list thoughtfully curated by our team. Should you wish to bring in a bottle not currently featured on our list, a corkage fee of $25 per bottle will apply, with a maximum of two bottles per party. In support of our culinary program, outside food is not permitted.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 686-5051
  • Website
    http://www.ameliagenes.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nate Henssler
  • Catering
    https://www.ameliagenes.com/private-dining-form<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Designed to make every moment special & every gathering unforgettable. We are dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of your experience meets your highest expectations, from our crafted menu to the cherished memories you’ll take away. See for yourself why Memphis Magazine named us one of the city’s most exciting new dining spots in 2024.
  • Location
    255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Front Street + M.L.King Jr. Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef Nate's Tasting Menu

    $60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    In addition to our regular menu, enjoy a rotating five-course tasting menu—exclusively available Thursday evenings—featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients sourced locally. Designed by Chef Nate Henssler, each course highlights hyper-seasonal, complementary flavors, ensuring an element of surprise and exceptional service guides you through a unique dining experience. For an additional $30, enhance your tasting experience with a curated wine pairing, thoughtfully selected to complement each course. Whether you consider yourself a regular, a culinary adventurer or prefer to be guided by the chef, join us.
    Chef Nate's Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

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What 623 people are saying

Amelia Gene's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Innovative

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Lively

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    American

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Innovative

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Lively

  • Memphis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amelia Gene's in Memphis offers a "fantastic experience" with "amazing food," "top-notch service," and a "stylish, welcoming atmosphere." Known for its Thursday Chef's Tasting Experience and table-side cheese cart, it's perfect for special occasions. Personalized touches and exceptional staff elevate the dining experience to a memorable level.
623 Reviews

  1. Sedric

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself and guest had a blast! The food and service was Excellent! Our server/person of direct contact was: Ms. Kellie Nicholson...she was well informed on the menu, polite, totally charming with a terrific sense of humor! Can't wait until our next visit! What a gem!!!!

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  2. Steve

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant and service. Our first time dining here and the experience was amazing. Food was delicious and good portions. Drinks well made, too. The carrot cake was to die for. We will be back the next time in Memphis.

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  3. Tawanda

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing!!!!! I would highly recommend it 👌. It was a lovely ambiance and made me feel very happy inside. The flavors were impeccable. Thank you Chef Nate!

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  4. Christopher VIP

    Memphis / West Tennessee25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a lovely Saturday evening at Amelia Gene’s on Front Street. The atmosphere is stylish yet welcoming, and the cocktails are expertly crafted. Huge shoutouts to Sam, the bar manager, and our server Charlie — both were exceptional and went above and beyond to make the evening memorable. The support staff was attentive and on point, and we felt well taken care of throughout. Food prices are reasonable, especially for the downtown location, and the space itself strikes a great balance between elegant and comfortable. A few minor drawbacks: drinks lean toward the pricey side — $20 for a glass of wine is a bit steep, even for Memphis’s upscale dining scene. There’s also no beer on tap, which felt like a miss for a city with a strong craft beer culture. I had to send back my short rib dish because it was overcooked and tough. Fortunately, the replacement was absolutely perfect — tender and delicious — and we appreciated that the restaurant also credited the dish from our bill, which showed great customer service. My wife’s bone-in strip was excellent, but when we got home, we realized the bone (which still had some meat on it) hadn’t made it into the takeout box — a small miss, but worth mentioning. Despite those little hiccups, we’d absolutely return — the staff, atmosphere, and overall experience make Amelia Gene’s a standout in the Memphis dining scene.

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  5. Tracy VIP

    Memphis / West Tennessee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My birthday dinner was a huge success due to the amazing service and fantastic food. All of the ladies appreciated the purse stools. Everyone enjoyed the cocktails, especially the espresso martinis. The biscuits and peach jam!! Yummy. I had the cheese plate before the monkfish dinner. And I also got the chocolate cake.

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  6. Barry

    Dallas - Fort Worth11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific food, excellent service, beautiful room. Compares favorably with the best restaurants on either coast.

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  7. Larry

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special experience in a lovely atmosphere. A touch of elegance in an older restored building that has a touch of elegance. Food choices are excellent and distinctive. Service was personal, informative and friendly. A great place for a special occasion.

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  8. Ashley

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Grant, was great. The food was good and the atmosphere is very moody and elegant. It is pricey, but it is a great option for a splurge!

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  9. Rajan

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice Ambiance, but the food was average at best considering the prices charged. The Short Rib dish was too rich and the Sea Bass was over salted. The dessert of Chocolate Tres Leches felt more like a dense undercooked brownie with canned cherries added vs a luxurious dish. Service and decor was nice but food wise, it was underwhelming.

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  10. Erica

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Taylor was wonderful. She was very attentive and had great recommendations about the menu. The food was ok. It had interesting flavors that were a little hard to get used to. But overall, the ambiance, the service, and the drinks especially were amazing.

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FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 623 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amelia Gene's

255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front Street + M.L.King Jr. Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nate Henssler
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ameliagenes.com/
  • Phone number
    (901) 686-5051
  • Catering
    https://www.ameliagenes.com/private-dining-form<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Designed to make every moment special & every gathering unforgettable. We are dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of your experience meets your highest expectations, from our crafted menu to the cherished memories you’ll take away. See for yourself why Memphis Magazine named us one of the city’s most exciting new dining spots in 2024.
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